Desire Quotes

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The subconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does not decide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its… — William Thomas Walsh
I believe that for the typical smoker nicotine satisfaction is the dominant desire, as opposed to flavor and other satisfactions. — R. J. Reynolds
In fashion, general people will look to the piece itself. [Some designers] concentrate on, 'How can I make this seam look special?' or 'What am… — Raf Simons
Meditation is an essential travel partner on your journey of personal transformation. Meditation connects you with your soul, and this connection gives you access to… — Sarah MacLean
Though love and hatred are as opposites as fire and water, yet do they sometimes subsist in the breast together towards the same person; nay… — Fulke Greville, 1st Baron Brooke
The desire for self-esteem without integrity is like the desire for wealth without effort-a longing for the unearned. — Nathaniel Branden
By choosing to embrace and practice good values every day, you choose the higher course in life. And your life goes in a direction that… — John C. Maxwell
The definition of morality: Morality is the idiosyncrasy of decadents having the hidden desire to revenge themselves upon life - and being successful. — Friedrich Nietzsche
As soon as one knows one is going to die, childhood is over.... So one can be grown up at seven. Then, I believe most… — Eugene Ionesco
The desire to be loved is the last illusion. Give it up and you will be free. — Margaret Atwood
Ultimately one loves one's desires and not that which is desired. — Friedrich Nietzsche
Normativity, I believe, is very different from motivating force. Neither includes, or implies, the other. Other animals can be motivated by their desires and beliefs.… — Derek Parfit
Ambition is the immoderate desire for power. — Baruch Spinoza
The important thing is the attitude of the athlete, the desire to get to the top. — Herb Elliott
After I left the podium in Atlanta, I felt so fulfilled in my career that I lost my desire to compete at that level again. — Carl Lewis
In the depths of your hopes and desires, lies your silent knowledge of the beyond, and like seeds dreaming beneath the snow, your heart dreams… — Khalil Gibran
If you desire to make a difference in the world, you must be different from the world. — Elaine S. Dalton
To abandon the struggle for private happiness, to expel all eagerness of temporary desire, to burn with passion for eternal things-this is emancipation, and this… — Bertrand Russell
Real peace comes only when you stop chasing it. When you relax your driving desire for comfort, real fulfillment arises. When you drop your hectic… — Henepola Gunaratana
By hearing from the Guru, we can understand what is the desire of Lord within our heart. — Radhanath Swami
Finally you come to a point where you almost know it all. You are very wise. You are very pure... except for the fact that… — Ram Dass
Through return to simple living comes control of desires. In control of desires stillness is attained. In stillness the world is restored. — Laozi
Once you say 'I want to find Truth', all your life will be deeply affected by it. All your mental and physical habits, feelings and… — Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
Contentment is not by addition but by subtraction: seeking to add a thing will not bring contentment. Instead, subtracting from your desires until you are… — Jeremiah Burroughs
Although all of us desire happiness, few of us reach that goal because of the seemingly endless cycle of expectation and disappointment. — Tarthang Tulku

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